used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
a line of approach
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
Christiane
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From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What indeed could happen to her?
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
divisible by two
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
come to pass
From this reading What indeed could happen to her?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What indeed could happen to her?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading What indeed could happen to her?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
Thiergarten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The fog had become so impenetrable that the crescent of the moon hung a pale line of light in the grey sky and total darkness brooded over the intricate paths of the Thiergarten.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
vagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading To be sure she might be attacked, robbed, or even killed by some drunken vagabond.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no night for a solitary pedestrian, but she met no one, and she felt no fear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What indeed could happen to her?
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading After Christiane had seen the couple in the carriage and fled from the wide avenue into the more densely wooded portions of the park, she had wandered about for hours without aim or object, at times pausing breathless to rest upon some bench.
